When it comes to breaking an alcohol addiction, the importance of alcohol detox cannot be emphasized enough. It’s one of the most effective ways to start feeling better and healing faster. At the completion of detox and rehab treatment, you’ll be able to live a clean and sober life. It’s doesn’t have to be an…
There’s a big difference between a person who drinks exclusively in social situations and someone who is a functional alcoholic. A so-called “functional” alcoholic is a confusing term as the implication is that this individual is doing well enough. In reality, they are not fulfilling their obligations or engaging in activities to the best of…
Detox is the first step on your life-saving journey to eliminate the abuse of and dependency on alcohol. Some people have an intense and all-consuming need to consume alcohol simply for their body and mind to feel normal. An alcohol detox, administered under the care of medical professionals to manage the alcohol withdrawal symptoms, can…
Alcohol is a substance that can be highly addictive and can often lead to alcohol dependence or addiction. Once an addiction has developed, alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be very painful and last for days, and many times will result in failure and keep people from trying again. To successfully break a dependency on alcohol, it…
The goal of substance abuse treatment in sober living is never to drink or use drugs again. Some people may struggle with relapse. Why does relapse happen? There are many potential causes of chronic relapse, but in every situation, trying again is best. Our team at Alina Lodge can offer you the guidance and support…
Summertime brings with it new opportunities to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends again. For those engaging in a sober life, it can seem difficult, though, to find things to do that do not put you at risk for drug and alcohol relapse. Sober activities can be just as enjoyable and packed…
Addiction is a chronic condition, and, as with other chronic conditions, relapse is always a possibility. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that between forty and sixty percent of people will relapse within a year of completing treatment for substance use. Although everyone has different patterns of substance use and relapse, a relapse often…
It is a courageous decision for people with addiction disorders to seek treatment. Furthermore, it is a remarkable achievement when these same people complete their addiction treatment program and return back to the “real world.” However, returning to a daily routine can invite the temptation to relapse into the downward spiral of addiction. If you…
Memorial Day weekend may be the official kick-off to summer, but events such as these are often anxiety-inducing for those in recovery. Living a sober lifestyle is hard enough on a regular day, but holidays and seasonal events bring with them the pressure to drink. If you’re newly out of an alcohol addiction treatment program,…
A dependence on drugs or alcohol can destroy someone’s life and the lives of their loved ones. Addiction is a complex disease that has an adverse effect on relationships, finances, and responsibilities. Millions of people have suffered from addiction and then made the courageous decision to enter an addiction treatment program for help. You may…